Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Albany County, NY

In the words of Bill Nye, my mission statement is to change the world.... My teaching philosophy involves creating interest in the subject at hand.... I would want to get to know the student, and see what they are capable of. I'd like to know their favorite books, their favorite movies, and things they like.... A student becomes an independent learner by loving what they do, and understanding all of the simple things that go into...

...I believe reaching out to the student in these three core areas will help to maximize student motivation, engagement and achievement. I have always enjoyed helping students academically. I have always loved helping students personally and socially. A school counselor is a career in which I am lucky enough to do all three. As a current school counselor for the past seven years, I have had the opportunity to put this philosophy into action and...

...was a peer tutor at the UVM Learning Cooperative. My natural strength is in English and writing, but I love science and have spent my academic time pursuing it. Because of this I offer a unique cross-sectional perspective of both "hard" and "soft" subjects; I can teach you how to write about science in an accessible and engaging way, and I can show you how to come at writing and literature from a critical, comprehensive...

...received my MS and PhD in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have experience tutoring students in writing and verbal communication, and I have taught undergraduate courses in the humanities and social sciences. I love working one-on-one with students and believe that learning is most effective when it's engaging and fun. My goal is to make myself obsolete! Our tutoring sessions will be geared toward both short-term and long-term goals, building the skills...

...love working with students of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities. I enjoy learning about each student's unique needs in order to find the right individual path to success. Building a relationship based on trust is critical to the tutoring process, and I want my students to be honest with me about their strengths and weaknesses. I really enjoy looking in a student's eyes when the light bulb in the mind is lit! I live for...

...English and drama teacher, and an IB Theatre and TOK educator. I tutor in all of those subjects and anything in the humanities and also in test prep for the SSAT, SAT, and AP English. I am the daughter of an immigrant, so I hold a special place in my teaching heart for students for whom English is a second language. I am known for making my students laugh and generally feel comfortable while they...

Hello and welcome to my profile! I have taught middle level social studies for seven years in three different districts in upstate New York. However, I also have an ongoing interest and expertise in upper level social sciences, having majored in history, not education. I also consider myself an expert in historical writing and editing, specifically document based and thematic essays.

...know what it's like to feel totally lost and frustrated in a subject. My goal here is to make the hard subjects easy, and inspire you to be bolder when encountering tough problems in the future. As for the specific subjects, Mechanical Engineering at RPI requires you to be a 'Jack of All Trades'. Almost every subject from high school could be used on a day-to-day basis, which helps keep a lot of...

...in Math and the Sciences during my available periods. In between semesters, I offer voluntary tutoring to students within my community. I have worked with students of various age groups, including elementary learners and adult students returning from the workforce. I am looking to expand upon my teaching experience and discover new, effective methods of education together with students. I have had the most enjoyment in teaching Mathematics and Literary Writing, where I have seen...

...experience tutoring and teaching math, English, physics, and other subjects to students from elementary school to seniors in high school. I like to relate problems to the real world and provide students with a foundation to figure things out for themselves without giving them answers. This may all sound pretty bland, but I have a variety of hobbies and I like making learning more exciting than students may think. I'm a big skier and my...

...have experience working with children with disabilities, so I know how to tailor lessons for each individual student. Student centered learning is best. If a student has a hard time learning material, the teacher must change how he/she teaches. It is also important to get to know the person with whom you work, as well. I am a very caring person and truly work hard to make sure that each person I work with reaches...

Hello, I'm Jay a senior Mechanical Engineering Student. I was a camp counselor an tutor for two summers and I really enjoyed it, I'm excited to be tutoring again! A bit more about me, I'm 22 interning in NYC for the summer and in the Fall I'll be in Troy NY. I like video games, theater, lacrosse, math, science and history!

...aspire to become a medical care professional and work in disadvantaged and underserved communities. I believe that if an individual is ready to put in hard work and determination nothing can stop them from achieving their goals. As a tutor I aspire to motivate my students to see a difficult concept or problem not as an obstacle but as a goal that can be conquered. I strive to not only help my students understand material...

...of 3-17. I enjoy working with students, and primarily work with them regarding their math and humanities skills. I love tutoring in mostly everything, but my favorite topics to tutor in are math and history. I have had a lot of practice in all that I teach, and I believe that any student, as long as he or she is willing to put the work in, can succeed. I love working with students so that...

My goal is to help students achieve the academic success they desire!

...cooperation, and sharing of knowledge that progress is made. My interest in tutoring was sparked by the positive experiences I had in mentoring sessions for Physics I during my first semester in college. I didn't initially think I would get much out of them, but I soon recognized how helpful and beneficial it was to have someone working through and guiding me through problems. It was this hands on interaction and collaborative learning that showed...

...I have 2 young kids of my own and especially passionate about working with children in preschool to elementary school who are interested in Chinese language and culture. I also have deep experience in the business world so can guide adults in learning Mandarin for business and travel. Additionally I love writing and literature and enjoy working with high-schoolers in perfecting their college admissions essays. I also have a background in engineering and can provide...

...imaginative thinker. In my music performance major, I study opera. I am also the vocalist for Binghamton's jazz ensemble, and sing in a funk/pop band. The next step for me is to go to graduate school for teaching! I joined Varsity Tutors to kickstart my experience in working with numerous, eager learners. I believe that it is the job of a teacher to help a student realize their potential, which is boundless. The best teachers...

...work to strengthen my students' ambition to know more and to use academic success as a measure for how much they are learning. Most teachers don't like to be asked why students have to know math or grammar or history and so on; to me, there is no better or more important question. My tutoring sessions are conversations. We ask each other questions about the material, and I help guide the discussion so that it...

...Remedial Reading classes at these levels, and I have a passion for working with struggling students and helping them succeed. I have a Bachelors Degree in English Education and a Masters in Literacy. I have done extensive work with curriculum development for Reading and English classes. I love collaborating with others, and I feel that I do a great job building relationships with my students that help them succeed. I enjoyed planning lessons that appeal...